Check out top movies that were released a decade ago(2014)

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Dear movie lovers, I have got something for you! Peradventure, you have been following the track of movies, this is to jog your memories. Today, we will be going back in time to see movies that were released a decade ago.

The year, 2014 welcomed movies that still are the talk of the town till this day. We have filtered out the top movies that were released in 2014 for your reading. Check out how many you have watched or if you can still remember them. Maybe, you didn’t know that these movies were released in 2014. Buckle in for an informative entertainment ride!

1. 300: Rise of an Empire

This movie is one of the classical movies that goes back in time to explain history in viewing medium. Though, this movie is not fully historical, it still draws references from the history of Greece.

300: Rise of an Empire is a follow up to 300 that was released in 2006. The sequel was based solely on Xerxes by Frank Miller but Zack Snyder was a pioneer in the screenplay writing. On March 7, 2014, 300: Rise of an Empire was released theatrically with a budget of $110 million but the box office grossing was $337.6 million. The Warner Bros. Pictures produced movie rates 6.2/10 on IMDb.

“Greek general Themistocles of Athens leads the naval charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.”- IMDb.

2. Divergent

The year 2014 exposed us to dystopian science fiction and the Divergent movie is one of the forerunners in that course of film making. Shailene Woodley and Theo James acted in a masterpiece that we would never forget. Divergent was adapted from a 2011 novel of the same title by Neil Burner. With a budget of $85 million, it grossed $288.9 million in Box Office.

This movie is the first in the Divergent series and was released on March 18, 2014. What happens when everyone is gouped into factions according to their ability? Each faction contribute towards the survival of the people in post- apocalyptic Chicago. But what happens if you do not belong to any group, you’re different, hence, you’re a divergent.

“In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late.”- IMDb.

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

We have had masterpieces from Marvel and this one is not an exception. In the year 2014, Marvel Cinematic Universe fed our eyes fat with bespoke movies and Captain America: The Winter Soldier was the first.

This movie is a sequel to the 2011 Captain America: The First Avenger. On April 7, 2014, MCU released the movie theatrically. Captain America: The Winter Soldier featured Marvel superhero characters such as Black Widow and the Falcon. The Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes proved indomitable all through the movie. As a result, it was a battle between him and some of the Avengers team till the end.

Thw movie was made with a budget of $170-177 million dollars but did so well in Box office amassing a total of $714.4 million. IMDb rates the movie as a 7.7/10.

“As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier” – IMDb.

4. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

On May 2, 2014, Marvel released another sequel in the Spiderman franchise featuring Andrew Garfield as Spiderman. This movie is notable because of the tragic death of Gwen Stacy. MCU lovers will never forget this movie.

Watching the trailer, I remember the excitement that brewed in me when watching the movie. In this sequel, it felt like it was Spiderman against all the world’s villain. There was a pointer that the movie would end up being tragic. Andrew Garfield will forever be my favourite Spiderman actor. His chemistry with Emma Stone in the movie was distinct.

This sequel also featured the Marvel villain, Electro played by Jamie Foxx. The movie was generally a success because it had about $180-190 million as movie budget and ended up amassing $709.7 million in Box office. It was the ninth highest grossing film of 2024. However, IMDb rates it as 6.6/10.

“When New York is put under siege by Oscorp, it is up to Spider-Man to save the city he swore to protect as well as his loved ones.”– IMDb

5. X- Men: Days of the Future Past

Come and see another of MCU wonders. 2014 was really the year, three MCU movies in just the first half of the year. X- Men: Days of the Future Past is the fifth instalment featuring X-Men, the Marvel comic superhero team. And who doesn’t love the X- Men? You, I bet no!

May 22, 2014 ushered us into receiving another of MCU’s goodness. This sequel featured time travel and unlike the belief that DC is the god of time travel, Marvel has been in the game of time travel for long.

With a grossing amount of $746 million in Box Office, X-Men:Day of the Future Past was the sixth- highest grossing film of 2014. It rates a 7.9/10 on IMDb.

“The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.”- IMDb

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6. The Fault In Our Stars

In the league of tragic love stories, The Fault in our stars is in a league of its own. The movie starts on a light note and leaves you on a tear-jerking note. Oh my gosh! I did not just drop spoilers. It is based on John Green ‘s book of the same title, an American story of coming to age. The Fault In Our Stars was released on June 6, 2014.

Fortunately, the trailer leaves you smiling, blushing and gushing like you’re Hazel Grace. Augustus Waters is such a sweet talker. This movie is a must watch. If you believe in love, what are you waiting for? IMDb rates it as a 7.7/10. From a sum of $12 million movie budget, it amassed a whopping sum of $307.2 million in Box Office.

‘Hazel and Gus are teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books, especially “An Imperial Affliction”, so they embark on a journey to visit an author in Amsterdam.’- IMDb.

7. The Maze Runner

I think it was The Maze Runner franchise that commissioned Dylan O’ Brien as a dystopian star. After featuring in the Maze Runner franchise, fast forward to 2020 when he was in Love and Monsters movie.

The Maze Runner is the first sequel in the Maze Runner franchise. It is an adaptation of James Dashner’s 2009 novel of the same title. The American science fiction directed by Wes Ball was released on September 19, 2014. The 20th century studios produced movie worth gained $348.3 million in Box Office from its $34 million movie budget.

“Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape.”- IMDb

8. The Equalizer

The Equalizer series debuted into the movie works in the year, 2014. The Denzel Washington – led movie was released on September 26, 2024. The Equalizer is a violent action thriller movie rated as 7.2/10 on IMDb.

The movie somehow resonates with the John Wick franchise. Just like the John Wick character, McCall is forced to get back to his action life because of a misdoing. As we all know, Denzel Washington lives in his character, he played his role effectively. The movie was able to gain $192.3 million in Box Office.

” A man who believes he has put his mysterious past behind him cannot stand idly by when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters.” – IMDb.

9. Gone Girl

Adapting Gillian Flynn’s psychological thriller book into a movie was one of the best things that happened in Hollywood in 2014. This movie fully portrays the meaning of the saying, “Fear women”. Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck ‘s acting prowess really brought the Flynn’s book to life on our screen.

Gone Girl received so many nominations and currently holds 64 wins in different categories for different film awards. It rates an 8.1/10 on IMDb and the Box Office worth is $370.9 million.

“With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent.”- IMDb.

10. Interstellar

What is the credibility of this list if it doesn’t future Christopher Nolan’s movie of 2014, Interstellar. The Nolan brothers wrote the screenplay of this movie and it was like the movie of 2014. It has an impressive IMDb rating of 8.7/10.

Interstellar bagged the Academy Award for Best Visuals. It made an awesome sum of $705.2 million in Box Office. It follows suit in being dystopian like some other movies released in 2014.

“When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.”- IMDb.

11. Big Hero 6

This Walt Disney Animation studios produced animation suited the viewing pleasure of diverse audience. The movie was a new exposition to the animation world and it wasn’t surprising it bagged the 87th Academy Award for “Best Animated Feature”.

Big Hero 6 is based on Marvel Comic characters and the storyline is like a foreteller of the future- Robots and AI. With an impressive rating of 7.8/10 on IMDb, it amassed $657.8 million in Box Office. It was released on November 7, 2024.

“A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who together team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.”- IMDb.

12. Kingsman: The Secret Service

Kingsman: The Secret Service is the first installment in the Kingsman franchise. It is adapted from a comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar & Dave Gibbons. It starts Samuel L. Jackson, Taron Egerton amongst other incredible stars.

This movie is a blend of action glazed with comedy, one feature all the movie in this franchise has. Taron Egerton’s character, Eggsy was a blend of everything, innit. It was released on 13 December, 2014. IMDb rates it as a 7.7/10.

“A spy organisation recruits a promising street kid into the agency’s training program, while a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.”– IMDb.